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2. HTC Supplemental Requirements:

This section will appear after you choose “Hebrew Theological College” and save your “Academic Plan” section.

a. Personal Statement - The Personal Statement consists of two personal essays, each between 250-600 words in length. Please respond to both prompts below and submit your statement in Microsoft Word or PDF format using the Upload Document button:

Prompt A: Discuss the factors leading you to apply to Hebrew Theological College, your academic interests, and future plans.

Prompt B: Write about one of the following topics:

1. Describe the individual who had the most transformative impact on your life; explain that impact.

2. Describe your greatest achievement or challenge and its impact on your life.

3. Describe and explain a place or an environment where you feel especially comfortable.

b. Submit a copy of government issued ID or birth certificate using the Upload Document button.

c. Submit a copy of acceptance letter to Israeli Yeshiva or Seminary (IEP Program Participants only) using the Upload Document button.

d. High School Transcripts- HTC requires transcripts from each school attended.

If you are presently in high school, please upload an unofficial copy of your transcript in the Secondary/HS Academic Record section of this application

If you have already graduated high school, submit official signed and sealed transcripts to:

Hebrew Theological College

Attn: Registrar

7135 N. Carpenter Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

e. Standardized Examination: All students must submit SAT or ACT scores. The Hebrew Theological College school code is 0817 for SAT and 1045 for ACT. For SAT test administrations prior to March, 2015: minimum combined score of 1350, no score below 450. For SAT test administrations in March, 2015, and later: minimum combined score of 900, neither score below 450. ACT: minimum composite score of 19. Students whose SAT/ACT scores do not meet HTC minimum admission requirements, but show academic promise may be admitted on a provisional basis.

3. Two recommendation forms submitted online. Please input the names and contact information for each person who will be providing a recommendation. Please refer to “Recommendation” section for detailed instructions. If the recommendation form cannot be submitted online, please use the paper form found here.

For more information please contact Rabbi Joshua Zisook, Director of Admissions at
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or at (847) 982-2500 ext. 1113